For the Record

Published 7:15 pm, Thursday, December 25, 2014

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-- Barbara Bind

`The nurse is in'

A nurse will be on site to take blood pressure readings and answer health questions on Monday Dec. 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Greenwich Library Health Information Center, 101 West Putnam Ave. and on Tuesday, Dec. 30, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Greenwich Hospital Cafeteria Atrium, 5 Perryridge Road. This free service is sponsored by Community Health at Greenwich Hospital. For more information, call 203-863-4444.

On Monday, Dec. 29, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Greenwich Hospital, 5 Perryridge Road., will hold a free post-treatment Breast Cancer Support Group led by a cancer counselor. An initial consultation is required for patients in the post-treatment phase of breast cancer. To register, call 203-863-3704.

View birds at Greenwich Point

On Sunday, Jan. 4, at 9 a.m., the Bruce Museum, Audubon Greenwich and Wild Wings will host First Sunday Bird Walk at Greenwich Point Park. View birds in their habitats during a leisurely two-mile walk; bring binoculars. Meet at main concession stand in Greenwich Point Park Museum. Free. For more information, call 203-413-6756.

`Downton Abbey' inspired book

To coincide with the Season 5 premiere of Downton Abbey on PBS, JCC Greenwich will host author Wendy Wax at The Drawing Room, 5 Suburban Ave. on Wednesday, Jan. 7, at 10 a.m. Wax will discuss her novel, "While We Were Watching Downton Abbey," a story of unlikely friendships sparked by the camaraderie of "Downton Abbey" viewing parties. Books will be available for purchase. Tickets are $18. To register, call 203-552-1818 or online at jccgreenwich.org.

Art Society holds holiday exhibit

The Art Society of Old Greenwich is holding its Holiday Art Show through Sunday, Dec. 28, at the YWCA of Greenwich's Gertrude White Gallery, 259 East Putnam Ave. On display and for sale will be works by ASOG member artists in a variety of media, many priced under $300. For gallery hours, call the YWCA at 203-869-6501.

Renowned works of female artist on display

Greenwich Arts Council, 299 Greenwich Ave., will display the art of Sonia Delaunay (1885-1979) through Wednesday, Jan. 7, considered among one of the most important female artists of the 20th century and whose work was characterized by juxtaposing strong colors and geometric shape. The show includes classic examples of both her abstract compositions and dress designs. Hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 12 to 4 p.m. For more information, call 203-862-6751 or visit www.greenwichartscouncil.org

Author to discuss novel inspired by `Downton Abbey'

To coincide with the Season 5 premiere of "Downton Abbey" on PBS, JCC Greenwich will host author Wendy Wax at The Drawing Room, 5 Suburban Ave. on Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 10 a.m. Wax will discuss her novel, "While We Were Watching Downton Abbey," a story of unlikely friendships sparked by the camaraderie of Downton Abbey viewing parties. Books will be available for purchase. Tickets are $18. To register, call 203-552-1818 or online at jccgreenwich.org.

Cos Cob Library, 5 Sinawoy Rd., will hold three book clubs, starting in January. The Thursday Evening Book Club will be held Jan. 8 at 7:30 p.m. The discussion, led by Suzie Carter, will focus on the book "The Chaperone," by Laura Moriarty. The Cloak and Dagger Book Club meeting Jan. 20 at 1 p.m. will feature "The Cuckoo's Calling," by Robert Galbraith, with discussion facilitated by Eric Grevstad. On Jan. 21 at noon the Brown Bag Book Club, facilitated by Susan Boyer, will discuss "Half of a Yellow Sun," by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. For more information, call 203-622-6883.

Children's art show at library

Cos Cob Lobrary, 5 Sinawoy Rd., will host a reception on Monday, Jan. 12, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. for the exhibit, "Lines, Shapes and Things: Children's Explorations in Art," a display of artwork by North Street Elementary School students. Opening reception is for artists and their families. The exhibit will be on display through Jan. 30. For more nformation, call 203-633-6833